MCQ examination events

Pearson VUE provides the venues for the AMC MCQ Examination and controls the online scheduling for AMC candidates to obtain an examination event appointment.

The 12-month authorisation allows you to select the most suitable MCQ examination event. You can change examination events and venues without penalty before the closing date for the event, but no changes will be allowed after the closing date.

Scheduling

Once you have received an email from Pearson VUE confirming your authorisation, you may schedule for an AMC MCQ examination event by selecting one of the following options:

Pearson VUE online candidate scheduling system

Pearson VUE Contact Centres.

You can schedule into only one of the MCQ examination events covered in your authorisation. Some examination venues have very limited seat capacity, so places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. It is vital that you schedule immediately after you have received your authorisation notification.

Once you have scheduled your examination event with Pearson VUE, the AMC will email you an official AMC placement letter. This letter may be helpful for obtaining a travel visa (if required).

The 'How to Schedule' Guide provides further information on how to confirm MCQ examination events and venues with Pearson VUE.

Rescheduling or cancelling

You may change or cancel your MCQ examination event or venue selection before the event closing date, provided there is a seat available in your preferred venue. No applications for cancellation or rescheduling will be accepted after the closing date. If you do not cancel or reschedule before the closing date you will forfeit your authorisation and payment.

The AMC will accept a cancellation of an authorisation only in exceptional circumstances.

Exceptional circumstances include:

a medical illness or injury which prevents a candidate from sitting a MCQ examination within their 12-month authorisation period—documentary evidence in the form of a medical certificate is required

domestic circumstances which prevents a candidate from sitting an MCQ examination within their 12-month authorisation period—documentary evidence in the form of a statutory declaration or affidavit stating why you are unable to sit a MCQ examination within your 12-month authorisation period is required.

You must send the documentary evidence to the AMC attached to the Cancellation of Authorisation form. To obtain this form, send a request to mcq@amc.org.au .

Dates

The available MCQ examination dates are listed below. Use the scroll bar to see more.

Special examination events (non-Saturday)

AMC MCQ examination events are offered at Australian venues only and are conducted on specified Saturdays throughout the year. Because the religious beliefs of some candidates prevent them from participating on a Saturday, special events are held twice yearly on weekdays in May and November.

If participation on a Saturday conflicts with your religious practice, contact us at mcq@amc.org.au to arrange to sit a weekday session. You will need to submit documentary evidence in support of your case for special scheduling.

Proof of identity requirements

You must provide two forms of identity (ID) documentation to enter the examination venue:

The primary identity document must contain your photograph and signature.